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10 Halloween Bird Feeders That'll Give Your Yard a Spooky Makeover

Let your neighborhood flock trick-or-treat in style.

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If you want to be the host with absolute most, it’s important to make everyone and everything feel welcomed. Yes, even those birds that fly through your backyard. And what better way to do so than with a bird feeder? Not only can these pint-sized spots give your neighborhood flock a comfortable spot to land, but they can also be swapped out to match the occasion.

Fortunately, the internet is jam-packed with Halloween-themed bird feeders to get your space ready for spooky season. You know, like a haunted house for the blue jays and cardinals who dare to enter.

Decked out with a meditating witch, this bird feeder is simultaneously scary and serene. Meanwhile, the larger base has plenty of room for a few birds to perch and munch.

Invite your resident hummingbirds into the belly of this beast with this ghoulish ghost feeder. The ghost’s mouth is extra wide to make room for lots of treats. And, as this frightful friend’s sign suggests, good seeds only!

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Your birds don’t have to fly solo: This spooky setup is flanked with ghosts, bats, and smiling jack-o’-lanterns, so they’ll have some company.

Can’t get enough of skeletons? This tree-mounted bundle of bones will pair nicely with that gigantic frame reigning over your front yard. Since this pick comes with a large compartment for seeds and larvae, these birds will be eating out of the palms of this skeleton’s hands.

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Decked out with several snack-stuffed pumpkins, this bird feeding wheel offers far more than a little nosh. When a gust of wind comes breezing by, it’ll spin and bring a dynamic touch to your outdoor display.

Don’t want to hang your feeder from a tree? No problem. This freestanding feeder, which is decorated with crows and skulls, will keep your local critters fed and command attention.

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Snack time is wickedly delicious, thanks to this witchy bird feeder. Not only does this hat-shaped feeder have a large opening to make munching and refilling a breeze, but the resin construction can withstand the elements.

If ghosts, witches, and skeletons are obvious choices, spring for something less expected like a scarecrow that will look good all fall long. Simply load up seeds near the hat and the metal face ensures the food hides in plain, smiley sight.

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jack-o’-lanterns don’t just belong on your stoop: This pumpkin-shaped birdhouse will give your friendly flock a foresty spot to perch and an interior full of snacks. Since this setup is more seasonal than spooky, you can keep it up all autumn.

Give your birds a spine-tingling backdrop with this graveyard display, complete with punny tombstones. Here lies some yummy food...

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Kelsey Mulvey is a freelance journalist who has over a decade of experience in print and digital media. She covers interior design and lifestyle content for a breadth of publications, including Good Housekeeping, Country Living, House Beautiful, Veranda, and more. Her hobbies include themed spinning classes, Netflix, and nachos.

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